At a high level, this projects lacks legitimacy. First, there is no consensus from the affected communities, including political representatiaves at all levels, that this project needs to happen. Yes, some politicians, and some commuters, and those affected by truck traffic in the downtown have valid points to make, but its clear that this is a decision being forced from above. Second, there are serious moral and ethical issues with admitting that truck traffic is detrimental and then proposing to route that traffic to place the burden on other communities. Another solution is needed that does not pit communities against each other. This is not NIMBY as some comments have made but a real admission that no THROUGH truck traffic should be allowed in or near any urban neighbourhoods and that this type of truck traffic needs to be routed around both urban areas.

To the real impacts of this project, I echo the same concerns that many others have provided. Namely that human health impacts should not be treated as secondary to economic or connectivity factors. Specifically, impacts on the most vulnerable should be clearly identified and acknolwedged. I am taken aback that according to the report, nearly 5km of noise barriers will be needed along various portions of the route, a clear admission that noise impacts will be significant. Additionally, the loss or significant reduction in quality of important recreational infrastructure along the river is important to highlight.